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MFA: Romanians can leave countries affected by conflict even with expired documents

13:58, 09 Mart. 2026
Authorities in Middle Eastern countries are temporarily accepting expired Romanian documents to allow Romanian citizens to leave the region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.

A city in Romania installs radars that turn traffic lights red when drivers exceed the speed limit

13:57, 09 Mart. 2026
A city in Romania has found an innovative way to stop speeding drivers. The radar automatically turns the traffic light red.

A SCM judge slams Nicuşor Dan’s referendum: it has no legal or constitutional basis

15:14, 06 Mart. 2026
The referendum on justice announced by President Nicuşor Dan has no legal basis, let alone constitutional, says Judge Claudiu Drăguşin, member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (SCM), on MEDIAFAX's Of The Record program.

Budăi: Meat containing carcinogenic hormones from Brazil detected in the EU

15:13, 06 Mart. 2026
PSD deputy Marius Budăi claims that there has been "the first official confirmation of an import into the EU of meat containing carcinogenic hormones from a Mercosur country."

The government wants to accelerate the implementation of the PNRR

15:12, 06 Mart. 2026
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan convened a working meeting at the Victoria Palace with the ministries involved in the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to accelerate the pace of reforms and investments undertaken by Romania, according to a government press release.

„Absolutely protected”: Nicușor Dan responds after an Iranian missile was shot down in Turkey

16:10, 05 Mart. 2026
Romanian citizens are "absolutely protected" from ballistic threats, according to Romanian President Nicușor Dan, who spoke at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki.

„Today is a good day for Romania” – Minister Dragoș Pîslaru

16:09, 05 Mart. 2026
"Today is a good day for Romania," stated Minister of Investment and European Projects Dragoș Pîslaru following Thursday's government meeting.

Bolojan, after the government meeting: gas prices will not increase until April 2026

16:07, 05 Mart. 2026
On Thursday, the government adopted an Emergency Ordinance that maintains natural gas prices for the public at their current level. This measure will be in effect from April 2025 to April 2026.

Romania, inflation champion in the EU. Prices rise several times above the eurozone average

15:01, 04 Mart. 2026
Romania continues to record one of the highest inflation rates in the European Union. While annual inflation in the eurozone is estimated at 1.9% in February 2026, price increases in Romania remain well above this level.

Europol warning for a resort in Romania: Do not leave your home after 10 p.m.

14:59, 04 Mart. 2026
On Wednesday, the Europol union issued a warning to residents and tourists in a resort in the country: "For your safety, do not leave your home after 10 p.m."

Unions urge teachers not to sign up for participation in national exam simulations

14:58, 04 Mart. 2026
Education union federations are urging teachers not to give in to pressure and not to sign up for participation in national exam simulations.

MAE: We are monitoring 16,000 citizens in the region. 3,000 citizens are requesting assistance

15:25, 03 Mart. 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that it will continue its efforts to assist and repatriate Romanian citizens in Middle Eastern countries, stating that the authorities are monitoring around 16,000 citizens, of whom approximately 3,000 are requesting assistance.

Signs of inflation: Industry starts the year with price increases. Energy, the main driver of growth

15:22, 03 Mart. 2026
Manufacturers sold at higher prices at the beginning of the year, with the energy sector contributing most to these increases.

Nazare: Romania is not going through a crisis, it is a necessary consequence of the paradigm shift

15:19, 03 Mart. 2026
The Minister of Finance announced that entering a technical recession is a necessary step for changing the economic growth model, on Tuesday at the event "Romania: economic growth based on competitiveness," organized in partnership with the World Bank.

Defense Minister: Iran is „surgically” bypassing NATO countries. The conflict is a regional one

15:17, 03 Mart. 2026
"Turkey has been surgically bypassed," says Defense Minister Radu Miruță. He stressed that Iran is avoiding attacking NATO members in order to keep the conflict at the regional level.

PNL: While the Government works on repatriation, PSD considers breaking the coalition

14:37, 02 Mart. 2026
While some members of the Executive are seeking solutions for the repatriation of Romanians from conflict zones, PSD is meeting "to question the current Government and discuss the possible breakup of the Coalition," PNL said in a press release.

Bogdan Ivan: We have reserves to ensure that we will not face a shortage

14:33, 02 Mart. 2026
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced that Romania has sufficient strategic reserves to ensure fuel price stability and avoid a shortage amid the war in the Middle East.

The government announces that several Romanians in Israel will be brought back on Monday evening

14:29, 02 Mart. 2026
The government has announced that on Monday evening, two aircraft will bring Romanians back to the country from Israel. They were transported by land to Egypt.

Uber and Bolt drivers no longer want to be sanctioned if they refuse rides

12:55, 27 Feb. 2026
Drivers working on alternative transport platforms are asking authorities to investigate the “acceptance rate” system used by companies such as Uber and Bolt.

MApN: Drone destroyed near Romanian border. Two F-16 aircraft took off for monitoring

12:53, 27 Feb. 2026
Romanian authorities lifted the alert after a Russian drone targeting Ukrainian Danube ports was destroyed near the border, with the situation monitored together with NATO.

Budget execution in January 2026: First surplus since 2019, amid revenue growth

12:49, 27 Feb. 2026
Romania recorded a small budget surplus in January 2026, supported by higher tax revenues and tighter control of public spending.

Pîslaru on pension reform: We will inform the European Commission of the achievement of the milestone

12:47, 27 Feb. 2026
Romania will inform the European Commission that it has met a PNRR requirement by adopting the magistrates' pensions law, in order to unlock EU funds.

The harsh winter did not stop the works on the A1

13:34, 26 Feb. 2026
The snowfall and the blizzard did not stop the works on the A1 Motorway construction site. In the Margina - Holdea sector, hundreds of workers and equipment are working on the tunnels in the Margina - Holdea sector.

Darryl Nirenberg, the new US ambassador to Romania, officially takes office

13:32, 26 Feb. 2026
Darryl Nirenberg was appointed on Thursday as the official ambassador of the United States to Romania to strengthen political, military and economic relations between the two countries.

Bogdan Ivan, meetings in Washington on energy security and nuclear projects

13:31, 26 Feb. 2026
Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan announced on Thursday that he had a series of meetings in Washington that were "essential for Romania's positioning in the regional energy architecture".

Romania wants to join the European Center for Clinical Excellence for Pharmaceuticals

13:29, 26 Feb. 2026
The Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete, announces that Romania wants to join the European Center for Clinical Excellence for Pharmaceuticals. The dignitary presented the advantages of joining the said center.

Government gives green light to meal vouchers for CE Oltenia employees

13:33, 25 Feb. 2026
Complexul Energetic Oltenia will grant meal vouchers to employees in 2026 as well, after the Government approved the Memorandum by which the company is exempted from the application of certain fiscal-budgetary provisions of Law no. 296/2023.

Works on section 2 of the Sibiu-Făgăraş motorway are progressing despite the weather

13:21, 25 Feb. 2026
Works on section 2 of the Sibiu-Făgăraş motorway are progressing despite the recent unfavorable weather conditions.

A Romanian city wants to ban slot machines

13:20, 25 Feb. 2026
The mayor of a Romanian city has proposed that the locality be the first in Romania to be "free of slot machines". Local authorities will be able to decide to relocate or even ban gambling halls, according to a Government decision.

Bank at Otopeni Airport. Company organizes auction for renting a space

13:15, 25 Feb. 2026
Otopeni Airport will house a bank headquarters. The Bucharest National Airports Company (CNAB) is organizing an auction for a space intended for banking activities at the "Henri Coandă" Airport.

Fraud of proportions: Over 81,000 transport coupons for pensioners, illegally settled

14:33, 24 Feb. 2026
Over 81,000 transport coupons for pensioners were illegally offered for settlement by an individual and a company, in Iași County. The coupons were in the names of deceased pensioners, and the damage amounts to over 3 million lei.

Virgil Popescu: The War in Ukraine accelerated key decisions for energy independence

14:32, 24 Feb. 2026
 Former Energy Minister Virgil Popescu says that the war in Ukraine marked a turning point for Romania's energy policy, as quick decisions were needed to lay the foundations for energy independence.

Schwarz Group’s acquisition of La Cocoș conditionally approved by Competition Council

14:27, 24 Feb. 2026
The Schwarz Group's acquisition of the La Cocoș chain has been approved with certain conditions by the Competition Council.

When should the budget draft reach Parliament? Kelemen Hunor’s response

14:26, 24 Feb. 2026
UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor announced on Tuesday, on RFI, when the budget should reach Parliament for debate and vote. The UDMR leader also said where there are blockages in the budget discussions.

Nazare: „It’s premature” to talk about unfreezing pensions now

12:56, 23 Feb. 2026
Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare said Sunday evening that discussions about a possible unfreezing of pensions are, at this point, "premature," stressing that any increase must be made "in a sustainable way," based on monthly developments and budget execution.

MP proposes setting up a commission on animal “killing centers”

12:55, 23 Feb. 2026
A Romanian MP is proposing the establishment of a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the situation in animal shelters. In the request, the shelters are described as “killing centers” for animals.

ANAF announces controls on security and protection companies: High tax risk

12:51, 23 Feb. 2026
The General Directorate for Anti-Fiscal Fraud (DGAF) within ANAF began a nationwide control action on Monday, targeting 62 companies in the field of protection and security services, identified with a significant tax risk of evading taxes and contributions.

Oana Țoiu: Romania supports the 20th package of sanctions against Russia

12:48, 23 Feb. 2026
Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu, present at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, stated on Monday that Romania supports the sanctions against Russia.

Ministry of Environment announces acceleration of Natura 2000 reform to avoid European sanctions

14:53, 19 Feb. 2026
The Ministry of Environment announces, through a press release, significant progress in the infringement case opened by the European Commission, unblocking vital procedures and ensuring continued European funding for infrastructure projects.

Stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying

14:50, 19 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, the government discussed an ordinance introducing a stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying. Long-term unemployed included in active measures.